Replacing BROKEN Eye on Hydraulic Cylinder for CAT 631 Scraper | Machining, Welding, Milling
This video is a job we did to replace the broken eye on a hydraulic Apron cylinder rod for a Caterpillar 631 Wheel Tractor Scraper. The eye was completely torn apart and our customer requested the eye to be replaced. This shows the step by step process to replace the eye on the hydraulic cylinder rod including machining, welding, milling & boring. We also install the new bushing by press fitting with our 150T tonne hydraulic press. What do you think of the finished part?
In this video we are using:
- TM-26120G Lathe
- BM-63VE Milling machine
- WIA 500i Weldmatic welder
- HMP-150T Hydraulic press
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Phhhhft you can't even fix a broken eye. Lol
@@stephenthompson9722Yeah he can, repurpose them as door stops! There, Fixed! lol.
@Cutting Edge Engineering Australia just curious, why don't you have something set up so you can be standing while welding the eyes back on? I'd imagine kneeling down the whole time you're welding starts to hurt after a while Also to the missus, it seems like the videos are getting better every video. You're doing a great job with that camera
@@LukeA_55 Hello Luke Augustus, I agree with you about the clear and well filmed videos.This is for the lady 💐. And what can you say about "Homey" would love to see more of him and his mischief 😉. Best wishes Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴.
Hello. Please tell me the brand of the pallet strapping machine (at 31.39). Thank you, great videos. Sorry for the mistakes, I translated it with the help of Google translator.
It's truly great watching a channel that doesn't seem like a 30 minute long commercial for all of the products used. Thank you sir!
Hey mate thanks for watching and supporting the channel! Cheers 😎👍
SHOTS FIRED LOL
@@dopihead I understand being a You Tube creator, you may need to supplement your income. That being said, you shouldn't give your followers and your following less of the content they originally started following you for, for free shit and ad revenue. At the end of the day, we are tradespeople not infomercial hosts.
@@deltan9ne306 Couldn't of said it better myself. We all know who you are speaking of lol Some people sell out HARD XD
@@deltan9ne306 exactly, while I would appreciate a KZhead working in the shop so they can make content for us, and funding that with sponsorships and shoutouts, I personally really love to see a shop that runs machines as they’re meant to be used and just takes us along for the ride
This channel is seriously one of the best on the Tube it has everything you could want heavy manufacturing, mad skills, comedy, an awsome production manager with an happy attitude always laughing, profanity at a level that would make a two dollar Philippine hooker blush and a fashion conscious dog that chews hand grenades. BLOODY AWESOME 👏👌🤣
Mate this has to be comment of the day! Hahaaa seriously appreciate the support and such a great comment. Will keep the vids going I spose 🤣 Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍
No offence...but have you seen project Binky?? Lol
@@stephenthompson9722 No what is it?
@@craigjones9244 An epic car build project from the UK putting a GT4 Celica engine and drivetrain into a classic mini, with a heavy emphasis on high quality fabrication and lots of comedy. I strongly recommend it, though it doesn't have the heavy machining or welding of huge parts like this channel so it's not really equivalent.
Hello Craig Jones, that's it in a nutshell, say no more brilliant comment, Kurtis and crew have it all 👍👍🍺----💐----🍖. Best wishes Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴
I love how you call imperial “bananas”, I’m Canadian and as a general machinist and construction millwright for almost 30 years I still scratch my head when using metric as my brain automatically thinks in “thous”!👍🏻
Metric is weird ,lol
Brings back many memories of my almost 40 years of welding and helping the machinist's! Worked in an open pit mine ( Fording River Operations ) Fording coal ! Retired 2013, I am 70 years old now !
I have a small lathe & milling machine & know nothing about this type of machinery but still love these vids. My welding, on the odd occasion I tried it, was described as "pigeon shit" by my boss!!!
as a 20 year veteran of mine repair in w.v, i stumbled across one of your videos doing a repair on a d 11 tilt cylinder. watched the video in its entirety, and subscribed immediately! as we are here in the states, you are saw man, lathe operator, mill operator, fabricator, and welder. a lot of knowledge is needed to do all those jobs correctly. WELL DONE!
Hey Joe Thanks for watching over there mate and always appreciate support from someone in the industry. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍
After 20 years, Joe would have seen just about every possible way to abuse and break heavy duty equipment that can done by man, the work and nature.
@@markfryer9880 you couldn't be more correct. run it till she breaks, maintenance got this. no truer words have been spoken.
Don't forget forklift operator.
Australian tradesmen go the whole 10 yards
I find it amazing that one person can have the raw talent and ability that you show in all your videos.
Yeah the dog is a natural 🤣 Cheers mate appreciate it 😎👍
I reckon that going on his knowledge and ability, Kurtis must be about 60 years old. He looks quiet young for his age.😁
i love that theres always a solid 3-4 minutes of him just saying "oh fuck" at the end of each video lol. love it
hahaa yeah the more talking I do the more f*cks seem to come out 😂👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Absolutely love the videos Curtis, but can we maybe have an "Un-Cut" Video or two occasionally? it'd be interesting to a job done including all the stuff ups, swearing that goes with things not going to plan (Cause Straya!), etc, Ie the non perfect side of things. Maybe make it part of a "Typical day in the shop" kinda series. I find the swearing bits just as funny and entertaining as the rest of it :P
Just found your site. Do keep the "outtakes as they show that things don't always go the way. Cheers from Canada.
i AGREE greatest machining channel on the tube. Video editing is getting better every time. camera angles, Homeless appearances, slow-mo, fast speed, just enough music. Hats off to the editor whoever she, or he may be. ( sounds like she enjoys it) Hope your business and life are as enjoyable and successful as your KZhead channel. Love it all. Thanks for sharing.
Hey John this is one awesome comment mate thanks for saying so we appreciate it and the support. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍
Almost anybody if equipped with the best of everything can do a halfway decent job but it's the true PROFESSIONAL that can do a perfect job with the bare essentials. Nice job young man!
Hey mate thanks appreciate the great comment! Cheers Kurtis 😎👍
Bang on.
hes trully a pro thats for sure
Foul language unnecessary
@@merlemcmullen5426 I didn't use any foul language
Who in the world gave this a thumbs down and why. Love watching!
They are either jealous of my good looks or the dogs big balls 🤣
Lol 👍
@I Miller Bloody wood elves lol!
The local Caterpillar spare parts salesman.
Probably a vegan hippy determined Kurtis is the sole reason for any climate change due his ability to repair world killing machinery....... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love your "Broken Eye graveyard" doorstop collection. Every workshop needs a client like that.
Happiest Safety Officer you'll ever meet.
"Oops, that's in banana's." Makes me laugh out loud! You guys are awesome!
Thanks for watching haha glad you got a laugh out of that 😎👍
My Dad always said: i love hard work, i could sit and watch for hours!😂😂😂 And he was right. Your handling of massiv Steel is very interesting to look at. Thank you for your Videos. Kind regards from Hamburg Hartmut Greetings to your "Cameraman" and also Officer Pows
🤣🤣🤣 good saying that one. Thanks for watching from there mate glad you enjoyed the vid. 😎👍
I always appreciate you explaining why you set things up the way you do, neat insight
Thanks for watching 😎👍
Hello from Canada, As a retired machinist/welder/fitter, I am amazed how good you are and the quality work you do. Amazing videos. Whrn I watch your videos, I realize how much I loved my job. Cheers Mate
Yeah Kurtis I wanted to tell you that the job that your misses is doing with the editing and the camera work is awesome.
She says thanks very much!
Thanks for another great video showcasing your many skills Kurtis. Also, I’m not sure if she has professional training or is just naturally talented, but wanted to point out that the camera work is equally amazing and appreciated!
Hey mate thanks for watching and the great comment we both appreciate it. She hasn't had any training just always enjoyed photography and the editing side of videoing. Cheers 😎👍
I agree, we all can see it by the clear and well positioned video's 💐 💐. Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴
She's a keeper
Watching the video as you craft feedstock into the final part is so satisfying. Mrs Curtis does a great job directing the shot and editing your work. Not all couples can work together so closely. You both have something good going on. Love to see your sense of humor in the outtakes.
Hey Colin thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support and glad you're enjoying the vid 😎👍
This guy is a craftsman👍. Knowing what is important and not is a sign of profession.
Hey mate thanks for the comment 😎👍
i have a diploma in mechanical engineering but ended up working in the service sector. I know from first hand experience this is pure artistry, So much measuring to do, so many techniques and methods. The one thing i hated the most was when hot metal chips got into my shirt. :)
Hey mate thanks for watching and for the comment. Yeah hot swarf landing on any skin ain't fun 🤣
At 7:33 with my headphones on..... I became the door gunner in Apocalypse Now
💥💥💥 good times haha thanks for watching
Ha Ha 👍 good call
Get some! The ones that run are VC, and the ones that stand still are brave VC. Get some!
@@dannyinaus Well disciplined VC...haha......Just dont lead the Women and Children as much
Movie trivia time! The actor who played the door gunner was originally cast as the drill Sargent!
This is so much fun watching your channel! Got the link through my son who was already totally hooked on your vids because he works in pretty much the same kind of company here in The Netherlands. He also does the welding and line drilling there as an apprentice. The craftmanship in it is just awesome and not only entertaining but also fantastic education. The editing is great work and the videos have just the right cuts and speed in it so it doesn't become boring. Keep up the great work guys! Will keep watching and liking this. 👍
Thanks for showing the "turning between centers" setup. Very useful!. Also good to hear the "producer, camerawoman, sound engineer, dog entertainer" having fun of making these video's. Keep up the good work!
Hey mate thanks for watching and commenting! Yeah we all enjoy what we do. Cheers 😎👍
I work in the same industry do similar stuff everyday and still end up watching the videos and learning a thing or two. Keep up the good work.
Hey mate awesome thanks for watching 😎👊💥
Amazing skills Kurtis, you make it look so easy.
Hey mate thanks for watching 😎👍
Hello colleague! Good job! We call this torn part an ear, and you have an eye! This is the only difference! We do the rest as you do! I look forward to a video on restyling the milling machine!
The STAR of the show. The Puppy
That was a pretty sweet setup for turning between centre's!! Also congrats on the 100k sub's, it's very well deserved!!!!
Hey Andrew thanks mate!
Yeah kurtis is a genius
Great method.
Mate, your skill and Mrs Curtis camera work. Perfect match. I love all of your videos 👍
Hey mate thanks! We both appreciate it 😎👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering She has a great sense of humor and a greater amount of fuck aa fuck patience
Привет из Чувашии. Тоже подобную технику ремонтируем, доводилось такие детали варить. Интересно наблюдать за работой такого специалиста, деталь от начала до конца изготовил. Отличная работа, удачи и успехов тебе! Greetings from Chuvashia. We also repair a similar technique, we had occasion to cook such parts. It is interesting to observe the work of such a specialist, he made a part from start to finish. Great job, good luck and success to you!
Я не спец в данной области. Не подскажите для такой глубокий шов делается?
@@ruslanvorontsov7470 На кранах обычно в гидроцилиндрах штоки приходят в негодность, а проушины остаются целыми, потому как работают на выталкивание - шток и проушина сжимаются. Похоже тут основная работа гидроцилиндра на втягивание, потому и нужна такая глубокая сварка - шток и проушина работают на разрыв.
@@user-bi2cv8mw9s Извините, возник такой вопрос, если это шток гидроцилиндра, разве он не должен быть идеально гладкий и не должно быть такого сварочного шва?
Привет, дружище, спасибо за просмотр! Рад, что вам понравилось видео. Ваше здоровье
@@user-np8fj1nw1c Сварка произведена в нерабочей зоне хода гидроцилиндра, там даже жёлтая краска присутствует которую он зачищал для сварки.
Tell the Mrs. that the video production on this is great. We sometimes forget about the skilled person behind the camera filming the skilled one in front of it. Two Thumbs Up.
Brilliant, so fascinating to me as a layman and I feel watching is not a waste of time. I know you would like a no blooper reel, but that’s our bonus especially as missus’s laugh is soooo infectious! Thanks
Hey mate thanks for watching and the feedback. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍
Kurtis, you really think that day with no bloopers will come? Seriously? 😂😁
Not a chance 😂😂😂
You should do an episode with an analog clock in the background (with second hand) to see how it jumps around! 😁 I am a rubbish presenter, you are doing a great job Kurtis.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Shows you're still human after all
Put the sheila in front of the cam, see if she can...
Also I'm impressed my buddy talking about watching you because he found the eye fascinating.
I'm no expert on welding but that's one of the nicest I've seen someone do.
Hi CEEs, nice that there are people like the two of you who give KZhead a real meaning. Entertaining, educational and fun. A pleasure every second. Thank you very much for your time that you put in there.
Hey mate thanks for the great comment we appreciate the support! 😎👍
Kurtis, that is just a freaking brilliant way to center. Thank you for sharing. Keep the vids coming.
Glad you like it mate and thanks for watching 😎👍
i was an artificer in the navy 50 years ago. Our shipboard shop was 8'x10' and we would have killed for your toys. You are an artist son bless you.
Amazing, thanks for your comment mate!
...what a nice guy.I´m a skilled german, with the same tinking,56 years...one word and I´m sitting in the not yet forbidden plane to support...and dogs love me..smile...
Such a kick as job, the man has skills.
Thanks mate 😎👍
Agree, but I think it's the confidence Kurtis has in his methods as well.
Awesome video! Better than new! Thanks for sharing!
@@joeestes8114 Thanks for watching 😎👍
I like the stops between the first couple passes. He knows what we want to see lol!
Glad you liked that! 😎👍
I enjoy watching your precision work Curtis as you reallly care about what you do. Further, I give kudos to your wife as she is an excellent videographer. Her cameral views and mix of real time, slow motion, and time lapse make your content informative and enjoyable to watch.
Thank you very much!
You may wish to include how you kept the faces of the eye parallel as well as centered.
Dropping a video at 4:00 am (for me), Well ok let's see it
That's early thanks for watching mate
I do enjoy watching. My dad was a pattern maker for 40 some years. Turning nothing into something is the best thing to see.
Usually for me it drops early friday morning around 1 or 2 am when im just getting back from swing dancing.. i watch till i fall asleep then get up 4 hours later for work 😂😂
Hey Kurtis, I think the Security Officer is telling you it's time to go home, he's taking his work cloths off and is ready for home, its been a long day for him. Thank you Kurtis and Giggler! I always like the weld build up videos.
Yeah he was ready to relax, put his feet up have a beer haha cheers thanks for watching 😎👍
An vital talent keeps the machines humming
Outstanding quality of work.
Очень впечатляет Ваше мастерство. Удачи в достижении новых высот!
I would love to spend a day in your workshop watching the decision making and precision work you guys do.....
Might have to do an open day in the future 🤔😎👍
machinist are the unseen backbone of every industry !
Great job Kurtis,you have got it down to an art form
I love hawging metal on interrupted cut especially hex. I like your style and the way you approach your work.
Hey thanks mate! 😎👊💥
Another great production, Baz Luhrmann never had it so good. I keep learning heaps of basic stuff from the two of you. Well done, looking forward to another.
Hey mate thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it and getting something out of it. Cheers 😎👍
Great work and camera shots, give the camera girl a pay raise 😉👏👏👏👍🍺🍷🦴
Your's is the only channel I watch besides laytos law that i find informative and able to keep my attention and teach me something new . Excellent job on the show. Especially since i came for the dog and ended up staying to watch because it strait forward and brilliant shots of the equipment in use thank you.
Friday morning KZhead! Perfect to get me ready for tidying my workshop....
Friday arvo here in Bisbanr, it's beer time and notification comes through they've released the latest video, life is real good
@@dashaB-sl4pu time for a beer and feet up then bud! 👍👍👍👍 that’ll be me at about 8 tonight! 😁
Hey mate enjoy the vid and have a good weekend 😎👍
@@timfromammoniteknives4212 Well and truly there mate
Очень роскошно и надежно сделано. Приятно наблюдать за процессом.
Love the collection of door stops.
Your videos have it all! Precision machining, expert welding, great out takes and of course, your lovely Staffie terrier. Keep these entertaining videos coming
Its just as much fun to read the comments as watching the awesome Videos - awesome work on the channel and a brilliant showcase for your skill on that Rod eye Curtis.. so many people sendin the love it's hard to think up new stuff to say mate. A simple Thank You to the 3 of you :-)
Hey Ian yeah me and the missus enjoy reading the comments very entertaining and so much support we appreciate it alot. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👊💥
Oh yes, we need the eyes and straight rods 🤣 Might steal the clamping idea for the eye. 🍻 And have fun in he shop.
Go for it 😎👊💥
i was looking at my memory wall a saw my boomerang i purchased at the steel docks mercy it has ben 60 years it was and probably still as great as was when i was young the people were so fantastic to us as american sailors so iwatch all that you do now why can we not see that beautiful voice and wonderful giggle one more thing do you have children wife and have been together 56 years and had3 2 have passed away me and my two sons have served ouur country at sea thank you for all the great things you show BILL
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Great video again, might have to get a couple of beers and watch it again, its far better than the tele these days..
Hey mate great to hear you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for taking time to watch it 😎👊💥
Yeah there it is! awesome. Coffee ready let's roll and as always: have a nice weekend!
Hey mate! Hope you enjoyed the vid with your morning coffee. Have a great Friday mate 😎👍
Great to see skilled craftsmen working the world over. Really enjoyed the vid.
So far, this is easily 1 of the BEST engineering videos I've ever seen! The arc-weld filtering in the video makes this video a hair's width away from perfect. Well done gentlemen and thank you australia engineering!!!
Great skills there marking it out with the chalk, looks like you were taught old school 👍👍
Right on 😎👊💥
Heck yes, been waiting all night. Have a great weekend, an awesome job
Hey mate thanks for waiting and watching
It is nice to go back and watch these again as the more you know what is going on in advance makes me appreciate the whole process more.
2:30 I love how natural you are marking out the part and how good you can eyeball the strait edge to make sure pencil thickness is lining up where it needs to be bravo
Thank you for another wonderful way to start my friday. I dare say that watching your upload is becoming part of getting ready on me friday. Keep up the amazing content ^.^
Hey mate! Awesome to hear it glad you can enjoy it to start your Friday off. Make it a good one 😎👍
Really enjoyed your vid and your keep it simple and efficient way of doing the job. Look forward to the next one. Cheers from the UK.
Hey mate thanks for watching and the great comment. Cheers, Kurtis 😎👍
Great engineering skills, the stuff I retired from a few years ago, as a light hearted comment it’s hardly cutting edge but I love watching this stuff I actually enjoyed doing this sort of thing. Keep it up.
Great work young man!
And people wonder why parts like these are expensive. Nobody thinks about the amount of man hours that go into a part as "simple" as this. True craftsmanship. Also, that pitty looks like it's the best shop dog ever.
Hey mate thanks for watching appreciate it 😎👍
I was going to come up with some witty, informed comment and I can't be arsed. So nice video matey, looking forward to the next.
😂👌 best comment right there. Thanks mate have a good one 😎👍
I am a good mechanic, carpenter, electrician, and automotive gear head. But i never worked with lathes or in a machine shop like this. Where I grew up on Long Island, NY, USA there were many factories like and the guys there would let us kids watch them at work. We used to go through their rubbish bin for cool looking leavings. The smell of the machine oil! Thank you, Cutting Edge, for these videos. Love the dog!
Practical, simplified and effective. Well done blokes.
After watching lots of these videos, I have a suggestion for your next project, "welding rotator bench" trust me, years from now you back and knees will thank you.
I've been thinking the same thing.
Hey mate we're going one better and setting up a welding lathe 😂👍 I don't want my rotator up on a bench or any higher, it's not the best with holding the heavier jobs and would prefer it lower to the ground.
Listening to the sound of the first pass is almost hypnotic.
Thanks for watching mate 😎👍
Just amazing work!
Proof of a well trained trades man some thing that happens less and less these days. thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
I just love the Aussie accent! And the machining...of course :D
Haha thanks mate I forget I have an accent to most of our viewers 🤣
Another excellent video, I think Kurtis is getting better with the script, the bloopers show that its not just me who drops things. Hope you have a great weekend and i wait with baited breath for the next installment.
Have my good days and bad days when it comes to talking on camera 🤣 thanks for watching mate!
Whoever you are buying your burned plate does a nice job, clean smooth cut no gouges.
I did not expect to see such an angel on my screen at the beginning and I am shook
02:01 Thanks for the metric sir! Bananas are indeed hard to use, they rot easy ;)
Yes not very accurate! haha cheers
Outstanding job!
The set up was so simple.It worked perfect!Many would have over thought that one.Nice work.
Sorry I haven’t been watching my wife had died but I’m back love to see you you increase the experiences of my life
Hey mate sorry to hear that! Thanks for taking time to watch and enjoy the work 😎👍
The wife comment wasn't wanted or needed
Hi Guy's, very nice job there Kurtis. I really like that centering plug & great video from The Giggler. Have a good weekend - Stay safe and well :)
Hey mate thanks for watching! Yeah that plug works a treat. You have a good one too mate 😎👍
Cameraman seems like a good sport. Nothing like being able to work with family. Always a great end by seeing bloopers. Would love to see a tripod setup off to the side, getting her laughing at your misspeaks. Great job
Hey mate thanks for watching have a good one 😎👍
👍👍👍 as always a tidy and well-equipped workshop
Yeah....been waiting all night for this....
Thanks for watching! One of the first to comment legend 😎👊💥
I waited to long and showed up an hour late
I was a bit late ,but worth it!
8:30 never ceases to amaze me that you can chip away steel with another harder piece of steel.....it's so fascinating
Bless you.
There are machine shops, and then there are MACHINE SHOPS. This is a MACHINE SHOP! Keep up the good work, I enjoy watching your channel.